One Seriously Simple Trick to Give Your Old iPhone or iPad a Speed Boost

If you are someone who bought an iPhone or iPad a couple years ago, chances are, it’s either getting a little sluggish, or you’ve stopped using it because it got a lot sluggish.

We all like to get the most out of our money, and with the price of Apple products, we figure you’d love to hear a little trick that will give you an extra year or so of (not-so-sluggish) life from your hardware.

When you take a look around on the internet for tips to make your iPhone or iPad faster, there is (of course) a ton that just don’t work, and some may even cost you. The trick we are going to give you has been tested and proven, and won’t cost you anything but a bit of time – so don’t waste it on those other “fixes”!

The simple solution? Wipe the device and reload it from a backup.

Easy-peasy. Here are some extra tips, though, to ensure it all goes smoothly:

Make sure you actually have a backup. You can create a backup via iCloud or iTunes to avoid reloading everything you have manually.

The longer it has been since your device has been wiped, the more you will get out of this trick.

The actual process goes like this:

Once you have a backup ready, make your first step familiarizing yourself with the process so you know what to expect and can run through it quick and efficiently.

Now that you have a backup and know what you are doing, it is time to begin. Wipe your device (Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings, and from here, you will be guided through the wiping process).

Take a step back and let your device do it’s thing (which shouldn’t take to long).

You are now ready to recover your information from a backup.

If you have a little more time on your hands and are feeling brave, another thing you can do after wiping the device is re-set it up as a new device. However, this means you have to load all your apps and data into it manually, such as (but definitely not limited to):

apps

passwords

settings

bluetooth pairings

Not only is this a good idea for old iPads and iPhones that need a boost, but a lot of people tend to do this when new hardware or software comes out as well.

Wiping your iPhone/iPad is probably the best solution for slow devices because it doesn’t matter if you’re “techy” or not. This is a very simple fix! Need help? Contact us at NY (845) 406-6800, NJ (201) 785-7800 or send us an email at info@nynja.com for more information.